The San Antonio cops who viciously beat a man while photographing his wife's business were suspended for a whopping 15 days, which was quickly reduced to five days after the cops met with the police chief, who then quickly retired.

And the cops didn't even have to serve the reduced five-day suspension, using accrued leave time instead.

Meanwhile, Roger Carlos, the man they beat whom they confused for another man they had been pursuing, is trying to pay off $15,000 in medical bills as a result of his injuries....